Abstract: There is disclosed an anti-shoplifting device for projecting holders (4), in particular for the display of blister packs, comprising a first (1) and a second body (2), which are mutually movable between a locked position, in which they define an opening (21) for the passage of a hooked projecting holder, ensured by locking assembly (8, 9, 10), and an unlocked position achieved by unlocking assembly (12, 13, 14, 15) acting on the locking assembly (8, 9, 10). The locked and unlocked positions are such that the device is respectively hooked or removable from the projecting holder (4). Further, the first and second bodies (1, 2) are rotateably coupled in a separable manner by a rotating structure.

Abstract: The invention discloses a container, usable as an ash-tray and/or as a food container, comprising first and second members removable secured together. The second member can be permanently or removably secured to a supporting surface. The first and second members are secured together by a locking device.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly is provided having first and second slide rails, with the second slide rail being telescopically extendible from the first slide rail. A latch is mounted to the slide rail assembly to retain the second slide rail in a forward, extended position, cantilevered from the first slide rail. A rigid release member is slidably mounted to the second slide rail, and extends from a forward portion of the second slide rail to an intermediate portion of the second slide that is disposed substantially adjacent to the latch, such that movement of the release member in a forward, lineal direction releases the latch from securing the second slide rail in the extended position.

Abstract: A housing for a circuit breaker motor operating mechanism is disclosed. The housing comprises a base having a plurality of walls connected to a floor thereby defining an interior volume; a cover hingedly attached to one wall of the plurality of walls; and a locking device including a first member connected to the base and a second member connected to the cover and engaged to the first member, the locking device positively securing the cover to the base thereby enclosing the interior volume.

Abstract: A foot operated cabinet latch concealed in the cabinet kick-space of commonly used storage cabinets in, for example, kitchens and bathrooms. The cabinet latch has an operator knob located in the cabinet kick-space and a flexible lever and strike located inside the cabinet. Operation of the latch is accomplished by engaging a person's foot with the knob and pushing in an upwards direction. This action serves to disengage the lever from the strike and the cabinet door can then be opened.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing a computer cover to a computer chassis. In a preferred embodiment, a computer cover and computer chassis include a latching mechanism with components attached to each. The cover includes a button and a stop located adjacent to the button. The chassis includes a leaf spring so that, when the cover is closed onto the chassis, the leaf spring engages with the stop, thereby securing the cover to the chassis. Likewise, whenever the button is being depressed, such as by a user, the button pushes the leaf spring away from the stop. As a result, the leaf spring is no longer engaged to the stop and the cover can be easily opened from the chassis.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing a computer cover to a computer chassis is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a computer cover and computer chassis include a latching mechanism with components attached to each. The cover includes a button and a stop located adjacent to the button. The chassis includes a leaf spring so that, when the cover is closed onto the chassis, the leaf spring engages with the stop, thereby securing the cover to the chassis. Likewise, whenever the button is being depressed, such as by a user, the button pushes the leaf spring away from the stop. As a result, the cover is no longer secured to the chassis and can be easily opened from the chassis.

Abstract: A fluid flow connector with a structure for preventing over-torquing of the coupler and the nipple during engagement and furthermore, preventing inadvertent disengagement of the coupler from the nipple which might otherwise occur upon oppositely directed rotation of an outer shell of the coupler. The nipple is provided with a shoulder which, upon full engagement between the coupler and the nipple to a desired level of torque between the threads thereof, abuts the end of the outer shell. Subsequent further rotation of the shell causes relative travel between the outer shell and the coupler threads until the dowel disengages the first set of teeth whereby any further rotation of the outer shell will not impart a rotational force or torque to the coupler threads.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening and closing a lid disposed rotatably on an opening of a box body selectively in two directions includes a pair of operating members independently movably supported one each at opposite ends of the lid, a spring member having a pair of rotary shafts disposed on an inner side of the lid so as to advance or retreat under the influence of resilient pressure of the spring member, two pairs of storage mouths formed in the edge of the opening of the box body at four corner portions thereof, two pairs of lock members pivotally supported inside the storage mouths for detachably supporting the rotary shafts above the storage mouths, and two pairs of rotary gear mechanisms attached to the lock members so that each pair of rotary gear mechanisms are interconnected to each other and the two pairs of rotary gear mechanisms are interlocked with each other.

Abstract: A switching device includes operating members independently movably supported at opposite sides of a lid, a spring having a pair of rotary shaft parts disposed on the inner side of the lid so as to advance or retreat under the influence of the resilient pressure of the spring, and lock members disposed on opposite sides of an opening of a box body so as to detachably fasten the rotary shaft parts thereto. The rotary shaft parts are connected to the operating members so as to urge the operating members outwardly away from each other by virtue of the resilient pressure of the spring and are removed from the lock members by depressing motion the operating members. Owing to the construction, the lid is ensured to produce an infallible shut state on the box body by bringing the rotary shaft parts into engagement with the lock members due to the resilient pressure of the spring.

Abstract: A retention mechanism having a housing and a member mounted in the housing for movement between the first and second positions. The member has a shoulder formed thereon. A spring yieldably engages opposite sides of the member and the shoulder to prevent movement of the member from the first to the second position. An actuator is provided which includes an element engaging the spring means for moving the spring from a shoulder engaging or latched position to a shoulder disengaging or unlatched position to permit the movement of the member from the first to the second position.

Abstract: A lock for electrical power meter boxes has a solid rod with a flared head to engage spring steel blades to lock it. The lock has a spring loaded sleeve within a housing, which can be permanently mounted either inside or outside a meter box. The spring loaded sleeve is maneuverable by an unlocking tool to open and release the spring sheet blades from the locked position.

Abstract: A locking device, especially for a cover (11) of a suction cleaner, comprises at least one movable latch (12) cooperating with a corresponding step (13) on the cover. The latch is attached to the free end of a leaf spring (14). A control means (17) is provided adjacent the leaf spring and movable in parallel therewith. The control means has a push button (17a) at one end and an inclined guide surface (17b) at its other end, said guide surface cooperating with a corresponding stationary supporting surface (18). Axial displacement of the control means (17) by means of the push button (17a) results in a lateral movement which actuates the leaf spring (14) to release the latch (12) from its engagement with the step (13).

Abstract: By means of a snap-lock connection housing parts (1, 20) are detachably connected to one another. To preclude inadvertent unlatching each latching hook (5, 6) and each latching element (25, 26) is immobilized by means of a stop (15, 16; 33, 34). The latching hooks (5, 6) and latching elements (25, 26) can be moved relative to each other from outside to bring them out of latching engagement.

Abstract: A retainer clip which is particularly useful in the environment of a dryer or other appliance to hold a pivotable toe panel stationary relative to the appliance frame as well as to locate it horizontally and vertically. The clip has a first spring portion in a U-shaped form which is received in an opening in the toe panel and a second spring portion in a V-shaped form which is received in a front panel rigidly secured to the frame. A free end of the second spring portion engages against a lower wall of the front panel of the appliance and a distal end is bent so that a tool can be used to disengage the clip from the front panel.

Abstract: A car electronic device mounting assembly for mounting a car stereo or other car electronic device in a mounting aperture provided in a car body comprises a rectangular, hollow bracket fixed in the mounting aperture and having an engage hole formed in its side wall, lock claws provided on the car electronic device to engage the engage hole to hold the car device immovable with respect to the bracket, and an unlocking bar configured to resiliently retract the lock claws from the engage hole into the interior of the electronic device to unlock the electronic device from the bracket.

Abstract: A simple, low cost latching mechanism is provided that can be assembled without the use of tools and that permits both the top and bottom covers of a radio chassis to be quickly and easily latched to or detached from the chassis. The mechanism includes a latch member having a pair of latch arms biased by an integral coil spring towards a latched position, and an open faced support member for the latch member that allows for easy assembly of the mechanism. Release tabs extend through an exterior chassis wall for selectively shifting the latch arms to a released position to free the covers. A locking cam is also provided to selectively lock the latch arms in the latched position.

Abstract: In an aircraft having a pressure window mounted in the hull, an interior window assembly is removably mounted in an interior wall spaced from the hull. The interior window assembly is in register with the pressure window to enable occupants of the aircraft to view the outside. The interior wall has an opening formed therein to accept the interior window assembly and the portions of the wall surrounding the opening are biased toward the interior of the aircraft. The interior window assembly includes a windowpane mounted in a frame. The frame includes a flange that overlies the inboard surface of the portions of the wall surrounding the opening, and the bias of the wall portions is exerted on the flange. A constraint means is affixed to the hull of the aircraft and releasably engages the frame to constrain the frame from inboard movement. The bias force of the wall portions and the constraint means cooperate to hold the window in place.

Abstract: A latch device for a door or lid comprises a housing, a latch pawl one end of which is secured to the housing and the other end of which is configured to engage an edge of the door or lid, a latch body having a resilient piece for controlling the attitude of the latch pawl, a knob, and a connecting section disposed between the knob and the resilient piece to release the engagement of the latch pawl with the open edge through the resilient piece by pulling the knob.

Abstract: An access door forms part of an enclosure and is releasably held in a closed position by means of a latch mechanism including a lock member formed of a spring metal strap bent to include a clip or hairpin portion having deflectable legs disposed in cooperating holding relationship to a catch member carried by the door when the latter is closed. The lock member also includes a deflectable mounting portion to which is connected a latch release lever for selectively deflecting the latter to disengage the deflectable legs thereof from the catch member to thereby release the door for movement to an open position.

Abstract: A latch for a fire screen folding door assembly having a projecting guide adjacent its inner edge adapted to move in a horizontal guideway in a supporting frame. A latch element carried by the frame is movable selectively to a first position in the path of movement of the guide and to a second position out of the path of movement of the guide. The latch element is resiliently held in its first position until the guide engages the latch element and moves the same to its second position. A recess in the latch element receives the guide upon movement of the door assembly to extended, closed position permitting the latch element to return to its first position and thereby secure the door assembly in closed position. An actuator is connected to the latch element for moving the latch element to a position to release the guide.

Abstract: A toe-operated, concealed latching mechanism for the front door or doors of storage cabinets, as commonly used in kitchens and bathrooms, has its operative member obscurely located in the kick-space beneath the cabinet at the floor. The arrangement of parts serves to virtually preclude entry to the cabinet interior as by curious infants or youngsters.